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Billions in Debt (July 18)

The Radical Power of an Immeasurable Release Happy Sabbath/Greetings everyone! In this deeply moving continuation of our devotional series for July 18, titled "His Forgiveness," we confront the heavy and beautiful reality of what it means to be released from a debt we could never repay. We open with the unforgettable real-life encounter between Eva Kor, a survivor of the Auschwitz concentration camp, and Oscar Groening, the camp's former bookkeeper. Despite the unthinkable loss of her family, Eva chose to forgive him—releasing a debt that could never possibly be paid back. This extraordinary act of mercy serves as a window into the core message of Christianity and the conversation between Peter and Jesus regarding forgiveness. When Peter suggested forgiving someone up to seven times, Jesus responded with "seventy times seven"—unveiling an unlimited, exuberant standard of grace. Diving into the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant, we unpack the true weight of the 10,000 talents owed to the king. Representing an astronomical, insurmountable debt of billions of dollars, the servant foolishly asked for patience, completely blind to his inability to pay. Yet, the king moved with absolute compassion, completely wiping the slate clean. Discover why Christianity is not a debt-payment plan, but a rescue mission for the spiritually bankrupt. TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction & Scripture Focus (Matthew 18:27) 0:17 - The Nazi Bookkeeper and the Survivor: A Story of True Forgiveness 1:17 - Peter's Question: How Many Times Should We Forgive? 1:49 - The 10,000 Talents: Understanding an Insurmountable Debt 2:25 - Patience vs. Pardon: The King’s Outrageous Compassion 2:31 - Forgiven a Debt We Could Never Pay 3:00 - My Response. 2:25 - Prayer SUPPORT OUR MINISTRY: If this message opened your eyes to the depth of Christ's forgiveness over your life and inspired you to let go of hurt, please LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to our channel. Share this video with someone who needs the healing power of forgiveness today! #jesuswins #morningdevotional #sda #sdadevotional #sdamorningdevotinoal